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J4 YVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,349 mi
Last recorded110,349 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 YVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,742 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,107 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides starting to corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,742 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 103,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,614 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,493 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn bothside starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,614 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothside corrode (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,018 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothdide (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,109 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bothside (1.8.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,047 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,384 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

snow tyres fitted on bothside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake travel close to limit stop.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,994 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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J4 YVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 YVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J4 YVK registered?

J4 YVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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